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Elections are the foundation of democracy in India, and accurate voter rolls are essential for conducting free and fair elections. But to address this issue, the Election Commission of India carries out a process that is called Special Intensive Revision. This process updates electoral rolls by adding eligible voters, removing the names of deceased or relocated individuals, and correcting inaccurate information. Therefore, SIR is not only a technical exercise but also a political process that can influence representation and political power in India. Further, this study analyzes the role and impact of SIR in Indian politics. It examines the historical development of electoral roll revision, the legal framework supporting it, and the operational steps used during the revision process. The study also explores the political implications of SIR, including its effects on marginalized communities, women voters, and youth participation. In addition, it highlights how voter roll revisions may shape electoral outcomes and party strategies. Furthermore, this research uses an analytical method and relies on secondary sources such as books, academic articles, journals, government reports, and online materials and analyse of case studies from Bihar, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh illustrate how SIR has influenced voter registration patterns and political debates. The study also identifies key challenges, including allegations of selective voter deletion, controversies related to Aadhaar linkage, and the exclusion of migrant workers from the electoral process. Lastly this study suggests reforms to make the revision process more transparent, inclusive, and effective in the future.